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Perry County General Hospital

601-788-6316

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Sunday: Open 24 Hours
Monday: Open 24 Hours
Tuesday: Open 24 Hours
Wednesday: Open 24 Hours
Thursday: Open 24 Hours
Friday: Open 24 Hours
Saturday: Open 24 Hours

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206 Bay Ave Richton, MS 39476

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Perry County Hospital, designated a Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) facility providing essential healthcare services for residents of Perry County and surrounding communities. The hospital features a Level IV Stroke-Designated Emergency Department that delivers emergency care 24 hours a day for patients of all ages. Staffed by qualified physicians, nurse practitioners, and nurses, the department provides immediate treatment for medical emergencies, illnesses, and injuries, with access to advanced trauma care at Forrest General Hospital when needed.

The hospital offers a range of outpatient and diagnostic services including X-ray, ultrasound, CT scans, nuclear medicine, and laboratory testing. Infusion therapy is also available for patients requiring specialized treatments such as IV antibiotics, hydration therapy, iron replacement therapy, and blood transfusions.

Additional services include outpatient rehabilitation such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy, along with dry needling. Primary care is available through The Doctors Clinic, which provides family medicine, wellness visits, acute illness care, and chronic disease management. Perry County Hospital remains committed to delivering reliable, high-quality healthcare close to home.

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Visiting Hours

General | 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Hospital visiting hours are 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., seven days a week. The Front Lobby is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. After hours, as well as on weekends and holidays, the Emergency Department entrance is the only entrance available.

Waiting Areas 

Our facility includes specially designed waiting areas for patients and visitors in outpatient departments such as Laboratory, Radiology, and Therapy. A separate waiting lobby is also available for families of patients receiving care in Emergency Services. For the safety and comfort of all patients, only two visitors are permitted to accompany a patient into treatment areas.

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Billing: What a Hospital Bill Covers

The hospital bill covers the cost of your room, meals, 24-hour nursing care, laboratory work, tests, medication, therapy and the services of hospital employees. You will receive a separate bill from your physicians for their professional services. If you have questions about these separate bills, please call the number printed on each statement.

The hospital is responsible for submitting bills to your insurance company and will do everything possible to expedite your claim. You should remember that your policy is a contract between you and your insurance company and that you have the final responsibility for payment of your hospital bill.

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Forrest General Hospital Charges - Updated 1/30/2026

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